Our neighbors on both sides are truly epic. Epic humans. Epic neighbors. And wonderful friends.
Our newest neighbor hosted us and our other neighbors at a holiday brunch this morning. It was a delicious, fun-filled time and so lovely.
I broke out my baking skills and made vanilla scones and they turned out really well. I think that's one of the first things I've baked in the new kitchen (except for trying bread now and then) and it really revealed some reorganizing I will try to do at some point - getting baking stuff in it's own space. We had to really hunt for the flour sifter and I could have totally skipped that step but was getting stubborn about 'where in the heck is it'.
Sometimes where things are around here is still a challenge even 32 months in.
J. reminded me today is the official 'we are now Nevada residents' anniversary - the day we registered the cars and got Nevada drivers license and registered to vote. Three years!! It's flown by.
The morning brunch was loads of fun and such a nice way to spend time with friends.
Today is the 20th and the local casino here in Carson - that I haven't been to in over three weeks - gives me $100 in free play on the 20th of each month - so I trekked there today to give the Dragonlinks a spin. As I was exiting our neighborhood and turning onto Carson Street to head south, I realized I didn't have my phone - I'd left it on the counter where I dropped the goodie tray and gifts we received from our friends. I thought 'I should go back' but then my next thought was 'but you are only going to play a wee bit and then head home so it's fine - just go, play, get this 'errand' done and head home'.
I hit $270 on free play which is a great win. Because I had won a bit, I switched over to $1 denom. Nothing happened. Then I moved to $2 denom and the minimum $10 bet. A few spins in, I got an orb round and was THRILLED when the $500 mini dropped. Totally stoked. Figured I'd be leaving with another $600ish and would go home with some cash.
The 15th orb dropped and I'd won the Grand! Epic. TOTALLY EPIC. Wasn't even considering it a possibility when the lady next to me said 'you won the Grand'! BOOM! Nice handpay and so welcome as I headed into New Years pondering how we would fund multiple days of play. Problem solved. (There really was no problem to solve - have plenty of fun money so I knew we would be OK). But the 'freedom' of being REALLY OK is very nice! Especially because I am playing way less these days so the win will last a lot longer.
The lady next to me was very kind and took pics with her phone and (bless her heart) made four attempts at texting them to me. She finally added me as a contact then sent all of them to my phone. And then let me use her phone to call J. - I had told him I intended to be lighting speed and back soon but paperwork takes awhile so....I wanted him to know why it was taking so long.
Great, wonderful day! We will head to Atlantis for our usual Wednesday free play and then again on Saturday, too. And attending the epic ballroom Christmas buffet on Christmas day which is always a treat.
I always feel blessed - even when the slots are mean, I still appreciate this incredibly blessed life that allows us to play and have fun. Feeling so grateful this evening.
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